Looking Your Best for New Year Parties

December 31st, 2010 | Body Shapes, Eveningwear, Events, Tips | 1 Comment

Happy New Year’s Eve! The countdown is on! Are you ready to say bye-bye to 2010 and celebrate the beginning of 2011? The popular you have received an invitation to a New Year’s party tonight. By now you have probably been to a couple of other holiday events like corporate and Christmas parties. You already had to figure out your outfits for both events and now you have to decide on another outfit for the New Year. Can this get any more difficult?

The good news is that all the stores have after Christmas sales so you shouldn’t have any problem finding a new outfit for the New Year’s party. Most Fall/Holiday clothing will be anywhere from 25% – 75% off. Now is the time to gather your gift cards and have a little fun shopping. If you are not sure where to begin or want some ideas and inspiration, I’m going to show you how to pull together an outfit that will make you shine.

This is the final post to my “Looking Your Best for the Holidays” series and the last post for 2010. For this post, I will suggest styling tips for a curvy girl. When people hear “curvy,” they automatically think plus size. That is not quite true. Curvy really means that your bust and hip are prominent in proportion and as a result, you have a well-defined waist line and it creates an hourglass figure. To look good in any outfits, it’s all about maintaining the right proportion. You not only have to consider the basic bust/waist/hip measurements, but also your makeup and shoes. Yes, you have to consider the overall look. Whether you are a size 4 or size 16, if you have the right proportion, you will look gorgeous no matter what size you are. It is no rocket science but there are a few principles that you need to understand to make it work.

What: New Year’s Party

Where: Lounge XYZ

Body Shape: Curvy

Attire

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Rebecca Taylor Sparkle Sweetheart Dress, Neiman Marcus, $495

Looking Your Best For Corporate / Business Holiday Parties

December 17th, 2010 | Body Shapes, DIY, Eveningwear, Tips | No Comments

It’s very important to dress and look appropriate for your corporate / business holiday parties. Don’t let the word “party” fool you. Even though you’re supposed to have fun, your co-workers, clients, boss, and/or VP are more likely than be evaluating you at this party. The kind of impression that you gave at the parties can make a difference in your career and business. This is definitely the time when you want look and act your best.

Did I make you nervous? You don’t need to be if you know what to do. Here is your complete “dress to impress” guide for your next work party if you have a busty frame.

What: Corporate / business holiday party

Where: Restaurant

Body Shape: Busty

Attire & Shoes

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Start with this workoutfit.

Left: Guess one shoulder knit top $79; Center: Robbi & Nikki Embellished Stretch Twill Jacket $295; Right: J.Crew Bi-Stretch Wool Minnie Pants $98

Looking Your Best for Cocktail Parties

December 15th, 2010 | Body Shapes, Eveningwear, Tips | 4 Comments

Nothing is more exciting than to unwind and enjoy an evening with your friends. And the year cannot possibly be better than to end it celebrating and partying with your closest pals. Unlike your company / business holiday party, you can be more laid back about what you wear but that doesn’t mean you want to just throw something together either. After all, a cocktail party is still a semi-formal event where jeans are better left for running errands. With Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace nowadays, your average look or your red-carpet style can be immediately posted on the Net within seconds. Do you want to settle for just “OK” or “HOT?”

If you are stuck trying to figure what to wear or simply want some inspiration, then you might find the following options helpful to you. From dress to makeup, these ideas will definitely make you look more than “OK.” You know you deserve to look your best!

What: Evening cocktail party

Where: Friend’s house

Body Shape: Pear

Attire

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Aqua Luxe Sleeveless Double V Stripe Party Dress $148

Everything starts with the perfect dress. Because of your pear shape, the best silhouettes are A-line or full skirt dresses. This dress is a great choice for your cocktail party. The short full skirt hides your hips and elongates your legs. The front V-neck is a universally flattering necklace and to top it off, the low deep V back yells sexy lady. If you want to be more modest, you can certainly add a black cami to tone down the sex appeal or wear a jacket or blazer. The combination of metallic stripes in black adds instant glam to this simple dress style.

Looking Your Best for the Holidays

December 15th, 2010 | Body Shapes, Eveningwear, Tips | No Comments

This is the season to look your best because Christmas and New Year’s parties are just around the corners. Whether the celebrations are for work, family, or fun, you want to dress to impress. But what if you’re not sure what to wear and have no idea where to start? Does a red V-neck sweater with black skirt work? Yes, but that’s too safe and boring.

The best holiday outfits are the ones that bring out your positive features (toned legs, voluptuous chests, etc.) with the right amount of sparkles and glam. It’s that one time a year where you can play dress up and reward yourself for the hard work that you’ve done all year! So, why not go a little out of your comfort zone to try something different while still be you?

You don’t have to do a lot to look like a million buck and you certainly don’t have to spend a fortune either. It’s about maintaining the right balance, knowing how to accentuate your body with the right clothing and accessories, and matching the appropriate outfit for the right occasion.

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Both Scarlett Johannson (left) and Taylor Swift (right) look stunning not only because they have the best designer clothing or perfect bodies, but because they know what to wear to flatter their body shapes and understand how to style for the right occasions (or at least they hired the right stylists.)

“Looking Your Best for Holidays” has 3 mixed scenarios, and I am offering some suggestions for stepping out in your best styles to match your body shape, the type of event, and location. From outfits to shoes to makeup, there are some great ideas for you to surviving the holidays looking your absolute best. Are you ready to party?

Pear shape girl to an evening cocktail party

Busty girl to a corporate / business party

Curvy girl to a New Year’s Eve party

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